Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh

The Mahakali or Kalimata Temple is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Gujarat. Located 50 km from vadodara on halol highway in Pavagadh town Kalika Mata Temple is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Gujarat. Pavagadh is also famous for the historic monuments of Champaner which have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pavagadh Kali Maa temple is located at the height of 550 meters or 1523 feet. Devotees can reach the temple through climb step or also Ropeway. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. Pavagadh is also known as Tapobhumi of Maharshi Vishwamitra.

Fact About Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh

Address: Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh Hill, Pavagadh, Gujarat, IndiaLocation: 50 km from vadodara on halol highway at Pavagadh HillPhone Number: 02676293041Pincode: 389360Built In: 11th centuriesBuilt By: Vishvamitra RishiSignification: Famous and oldest temple of GujaratDedicated to: Mother goddess KaliFamous As: MahaKali TempleArchitecture: Nagara architectureHow to reach By Air: The nearest airport is Vadodara city airport and distance is 48 km from Kalika Mata TempleHow to reach By Rail: The nearest railway station is Vadodara distance 48 km from Kalika Mata TempleHow to reach By Bus or Road: The Nearest Bus stop is Halol city in just 6 k.m. Local Bus transport is available from Pavagadh and Halol City

This temple considers as shaktipethas of Goddess mother shakti. The toe of devi sati was fallen here. The three main Shakti Peethas of Gujarat are Ambaji at Arasur, Bala at Chunval and Kali at Pavagadh near Champaner. The temple complex is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh archaeological park which is a World Heritage Site declare by UNESCO. The Temple of Mahakali Maa over Hill and has facility of ropeway to reach the top. The two stories are created in the temple the mother goddess Kali idol is located in the lower floor and the upper floor is a holy place for muslims. The temple has large fortifications and an open chowk in front, with two altars for sacrifices, and an array of lights for special occasions. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Kali worshipped as a form of Goddess Durga who is red in color painting in the form of a head called as mukhwato.

Darshan and Aarti Timing for Kalika Mata Temple at Pavagadh

Open Days: Open all daysVisit Duration: 2 to 3 hoursPhotography: AllowedBest time to visit: October to FebruaryEntry Fee: Free to AllDarshan Timing: 5:00 AM to 7:00 PMAarti timing: Morning Aarti at 5:00 AM and Evening Aarti at 6:30 PM

Pavagadh ropeway (Udan Khotala) to reach Mahakali temple

One can reach the ropeway till Maachi on Pavagadh hill by road from where the ropeway one has to climb further for about half-a-kilometer to reach the temple. The ropeway operated by Usha Breco Ltd will now reach to merely about 30 to 40 meters from the temple. The ropeway has a capacity of carrying 400 persons per hour. Udan Khotala is operating here from Manchi to the hill-top near the Maha Kali Temple. It’s taking about 6 minutes to reach.

Ropeway timing: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

The temple has three images one is Kalika Mata second is flanked by Kali and last is Bahucharamata. The main celebration held at temple on Chitra sud 8 day. On that day a fair is held at the temple which is attended by lots of devotees. The Kalika Mata Temple dates back to the 10th and 11th century and is considered to be one of the oldest temples in this area. The Kali yantra is also worshipped at the Kalika Mata Temple. This temple is very good holy place and also good must visit place for tracking as picnic. Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Pavagadh Hills, Sadanshah Pir Dargah, Kevada Masjid are other place to must visit nearby temple.